Healthy weight maintenance achieved via a diet reduced in energy, and in conjunction with regular exercise, can be a great health goal for some Australians.
Busy modern lifestyles make it difficult to find the time to exercise regularly and some convenient food options may contain excess sugar, fat or carbs, making a healthy, balanced diet challenging.
As challenging as healthy weight maintenance may be, it is a worthwhile consideration to aim for a healthy, balanced diet, in combination with an active lifestyle.
Almost two thirds of Australians are overweight or obese, so considering healthy food options such as formulated meal replacements with a good source of protein and added vitamins and minerals, is a great way to go.
The first step towards a healthy, balanced, lifestyle is following a balanced diet which includes plenty of protein from lean cuts of meat, fish, poultry, eggs and plant sources, as well as a variety of different coloured vegetables, fruits, whole grains and some dairy products, preferably with reduced fat.
It’s a good idea to limit the intake of sugar and other simple carbohydrates, as well as saturated fat and salt. Healthy habits which complement healthy lifestyle goals include reducing alcohol consumption, drinking plenty of water, eating more vegetables, cutting out takeaway and junk food, and eating smaller portions more regularly.